NOTE: This article is a continuation of Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1. Now that it has been decided that traveling is a worthwhile and realistic decision, and you have begun the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may have further questions about types of travel and available resources. Once a location has been […]
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In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
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Looking for dementia-friendly holiday gift ideas? Here’s a few suggestions from RADC social worker Charon Cannon:
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When a family member has Alzheimer’s disease it affects everyone in the family, including children and grandchildren. It is important to talk to them about what is happening. How much and what kind of information to share depends on the child’s age and relationship to the person with Alzheimer’s. Here are some tips to help
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Sometimes it is difficult to tell from a phone call whether an aging parent is having trouble managing day-to-day tasks and activities. Traveling home for the holidays is an excellent opportunity to observe without appearing nosey or intrusive. Read more tips from the National Institute on Aging here. ###
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Holidays can be meaningful, enriching times for both the person with Alzheimer’s disease and his or her family. Maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions helps all family members feel a sense of belonging and family identity. For a person with Alzheimer’s, this link with a familiar past is reassuring. However, celebrations, special events, or holidays, which
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